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Weather & Climate in Changyŏn, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Changyŏn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 240.5 sq mi (622.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2508°N, 125.0961°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 17, 2013 | 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2003 | 130 km ENE of Yatou, China | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 113 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 31 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 75 mph | 40 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 138 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 106 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Changyŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (0.6").